S2 Ep. 5: Finding Your Pink: A Working Mom’s Guide to Feeling Like Yourself Again w/ Abbi Warden

In today's episode, we welcome Abbi Warden to the show! Abbi is a Toronto-based COO, proud mom of three under two, and advocate for honest motherhood conversations.Most moms feel like they've lost themselves when new chaos arrives— Abbi's journey from postpartum overwhelm to thriving mom and COO will change how you see your own motherhood experience.During our conversation - Abbi shares her rawest moments of postpartum anxiety, the dramatic shift in her identity after having twins, and the surprising ways she found her confidence again after welcoming her 3rd baby. From living thousands of miles away from family to now finding her groove with three kids, she reveals the importance of community/family, asking for help/accepting help, having a supportive partner and prioritizing self-care amidst chaos.Why this matters: Missing out on your own well-being can leave you stuck in survival mode—Abbi’s story shows it’s not only okay to prioritize yourself but essential to truly enjoy motherhood. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or juggling life with little ones, her insights will inspire you to redefine what success and self-care really mean.This episode isn’t just about surviving—it’s about reclaiming your confidence and remembering who you are outside of motherhood’s chaos.During this episode we discuss:How postpartum anxiety can sneak up even when everything looks "okay" on the surface.The real truth behind postpartum identity shifts and feeling like you’ve lost yourself.Practical advice for asking for help and building your village, especially when living far from family.The unexpected relief of returning to work—what Abby calls her purpose—after feeling lost.The behind-the-scenes of her hernia battle and how medical uncertainty affected her mental health.Finding her “Pink” and what its like prioritizing yourself from time to time.Experience around exclusively breastfeedingFollow Abbi on Instagram! @abbiwardenAs always, thank you so much for listening to Mom Mode - I hope these conversations bring you something that you needed to hear while on your journey through motherhood and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow wherever you listen so you never miss an episode! XO, Nichole